In VENN [We think confuses two people here]
Adm. sizar (age 17) at PETERHOUSE, Oct. 28, 1758. [2nd s. of Christopher, V. of Thorp Arch, Yorks. B. Sept. 28, 1741, at Ledsham.] School, Thorp Arch. ' Matric. Easter, 1759; Scholar, 1759; B.A. (6th Wrangler) 1763. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Mar. 18, 1764; priest (York) May 25, 1766; C. of Aberford, Leeds. Head Master of Drighlington School, Yorks., 1764-71. Lecturer at the Parish Church, Leeds, 1769-70. Founded St Paul's Church, Leeds, completed at his own expense at a cost of £10,000. R. of Walton-on-the-Hill, Lancs., 1780-8. V. of Kippax, Yorks., 1783-1811. V. of Leek, Staffs., 1785-1803 (Cambridge Chronicle, Nov. 4, 1785). Married Mary, dau. of Edward Kenion, Esq., of Leeds, Apr. 5, 1768. Author, Practical Sermons. Died Feb. 6, 1811. Buried at St Paul's, Leeds. Brother of Johnson (sub Busfeild) (1756), etc.; father of Christopher (1791) and Thomas (1797). (Scott, MSS.; T. A. Walker, 317; Yorks. Genealogist, 1888, I. 58; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1764 | Subsc | Atkinson, Miles | Grammar School of Drighlington, parish of Birstall / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1764 | Ordi(ordination) | Atkinson, Miles | / | deacon | View |
| 1766 | Appt(Licensing) | Atkinson, Miles | Leeds / | Curate | View |
| 1766 | Ordi(ordination) | Atkinson, Miles | / | priest | View |
| 1768 | Appt(Licensing) | Atkinson, Miles | Abberford / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Atkinson, Miles | Leeds / | Lecturer | View |
| 1771 | Vac(resignation) | Atkinson, Miles | Driglington School / | Master | View |
| 1783 | Appt(Institution) | Atkinson, Miles | Kippax / | Vicar | View |
| 1794 | Appt(Licensing) | Atkinson, Miles | Leeds St Paul / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1811 | Vac(Death) | Atkinson, Miles | Leeds / | Lecturer | View |
| 1811 | Vac(Death) | Atkinson, Miles | Leeds St Paul / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1811 | Vac(Death) | Atkinson, Miles | Kippax / | Vicar | View |